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Adelaide plot to pinch showpiece World Cup final from MCG

The MCG has traditionally been seen as the host of major events due to its sheer size, but other Australian venues are emerging as competitors for major cricket.

  • Daniel Brettig

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Lachie Neale as he spoke last month about his decision to step down from the Lions co-captaincy.

Brisbane’s next move after Neale gave up the co-captaincy; AFL floats shorter quarters for Origin

The Lions will hope three can prove their magic number after appointing multiple co-captains for their three-peat push after Lachie Neale’s tumultuous and public marriage breakdown.

Zak Butters and Tom Barrass get up close and personal.

Butters ‘won’t be rushed’ on future after fiery Origin debut; Weitering cleared of serious injury

Zak Butters was at his fiery best in the State of Origin game, and now his attention is turning back to Port and his future there, while there’s been good news in relation to Jacob Weitering’s injury concerns.

  • Danny Russell
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 11: Max Gawn and Tom Barrass pose during the 2026 Origin Media Opportunity at Perth Airport on February 11, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

As WA’s best get ready to lace up, how will AFL Origin rate against state clashes of old?

A West Australian football great believes this weekend’s AFL Origin will never reach the dizzying heights of the mid-80s, despite the “manufactured” hype.

  • Brendan Foster
AC Milan and Como versing each other in a Serie A match in January.

How bureaucracy ruined WA’s attempts to host a Serie A match for points

When Perth’s push to host a landmark Serie A match first surfaced in June, it was clear the state government still had some hoops to jump through.

  • Owen Leonard
Mitchell Starc means business ahead of the start of a blockbuster Ashes series.

‘They don’t listen to players’: Starc’s pointed jab at Cricket Australia over Ashes fixture

The left-arm speedster, who famously struck with the first ball of the series four years ago in Brisbane, said the Australians have lost an advantage by not starting this Ashes campaign at “the Gabbatoir”.

  • Andrew Wu
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Sam Konstas.

Labuschagne just made his fifth century in eight innings. This is his advice to Konstas

Marnus Labuschagne says Sam Konstas will be a future Australian star and has backed the young opener to use his likely Ashes snub as fuel for improvement.

  • Daniel Brettig and Tom Decent
Haiden Schloithe, a South Fremantle star who’s overcome testicular cancer to play in the 2025 WAFL grand final against East Perth.

Ex-Dockers draft pick’s remarkable comeback to star in WAFL grand final

Haiden Schloithe has got more than most to be proud of as he steps out onto the field at optus Stadium on Sunday.

  • Owen Leonard
Shai Bolton celebrates kicking a goal during Fremantle’s win over Gold Coast in May.

Bring on the rain, Suns: Freo buoyed by final forecast

A sell-out crowd of almost 60,000 fans will greet the Dockers for Saturday night’s elimination final against Gold Coast at Optus Stadium.

  • Justin Chadwick
Hayden Young is set for a stint on the sidelines after an injury in Fremantle’s win over Carlton.

Star Dockers mid injured in comeback win over Carlton

Star midfielder Hayden Young is set for another frustrating stint on the sidelines after injuring his groin in Fremantle’s 27-point comeback win over Carlton at Optus Stadium.

  • Justin Chadwick